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linear meter. linear meter. A meter in which the deflection of the pointer is proportional to the quantity measured.
1. Linear displacement is movement in one direction along a single axis. A position or linear displacement sensor is a device whose output signal represents the distance an object has traveled from a reference point. A displacement measurement also indicates the direction of motion (See Figure 1). Figure 1. Linear Displacement Measurement. A linear displacement typically has units of millimeters (mm) or inches (in.) and a negative or positive direction associated with it. Back to Top.